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119 deaths in Iraqi wedding ceremony fire

Published on: October 4, 2023
10:06

Baghdad, Oct 4 (Prensa Latina) As a result of burns suffered in a fire that occurred in Iraq during a wedding, the death toll raised to 119, it was reportedly stated.

Cuba sends condolences to Iraq after tragic fire

Published on: September 27, 2023
15:55

Havana, Sep 27 (Havana) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez sent on Wednesday his solidarity and heartfelt condolences to Iraq’s people and government for the tragic fire that occurred in Nineveh province.

Colombian firefighters and entities seek to extinguish fire in Cali

Published on: September 22, 2023
11:07

Bogota, Sep 22 (Prensa Latina) Firefighters, government agencies, Red Cross and relief agencies in Colombia are working to extinguish a fire of great proportions in the areas near Altos de Menga and Montebello, in Cali, Valle del Cauca.

Red fire ant colonies found in Italy, could spread across Europe

Published on: September 16, 2023
11:17

Rome, Sep 16 (Prensa Latina) The recent presence of an invasive non-native red fire ant species in Italy is causing alarm among ecologists, as it is one of the most dangerous invasive species worldwide.

Fire devastates large part of market in Bangladesh

Published on: September 14, 2023
12:57

Dhaka, Sep 14 (Prensa Latina) A fire burned down a large part of the Mohammadpur Krishi market in this capital on Thursday, destroying approximately 350 small, medium and large stores.

Death toll from Joburg CBD fire climbs to 77

Published on: September 3, 2023
09:38

Pretoria, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) The death toll from the Marshalltown fire tragedy has risen to 77.

AU sends condolences to victims of South Africa fire

Published on: August 31, 2023
15:39

Addis Ababa, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) The African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat offered condolences to the Government and people of South Africa on Thursday, following a fire that killed 73 people in Johannesburg.

Greece continues to fight fires and intensifies arrests

Published on: August 24, 2023
10:09

Athens, Aug 24 (Prensa Latina) The Greek authorities continue the extinguishing of several fires that destroyed tens of thousands of hectares in different parts of the country, while they develop investigations to arrest people allegedly related to the fires.

Dozens of suspected migrants killed by fires in Greece

Published on: August 22, 2023
15:24

Athens, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) Firefighters carrying out firefighting work in northeastern Greece found the charred bodies of at least 26 people, possibly migrants in an irregular situation, the agency reported.

Government to declare Tenerife a disaster zone due to fires

Published on: August 21, 2023
16:07

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Acting President of the Spanish Government Pedro Sánchez announced on Monday that Tenerife will be declared a disaster zone due to fires.

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